Pharmacist- Controlled Substances/Outpatient -Supervisor

<p>The Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) Pharmacy Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist- Controlled Substances/Outpatient -Supervisor. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Pharmacist- Controlled Substances/Outpatient - Supervisor at the Miami VA Healthcare System, (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) is responsible for ensuring the safe, legal, and accurate handling of controlled substances while providing direct patient care. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing direct oversight and accountability for effective functioning of the inpatient and outpatient controlled substance vaults. Assessing, planning and evaluating the controlled substance pharmacy program to ensure that all VA and DEA regulations are followed. Formulating decisions in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating all operations related to controlled substances to maintain efficiency and safety. Responsible for inventory control of all controlled substances in Pharmacy vaults to ensure total inventory count is conducted and supervised per VHA guidelines. Completes required reporting for any identified discrepancies or loss of controlled substances in accordance with established procedures. Maintains effective intra- and interdepartmental relations and collaborates with other sections and services to accomplish Pharmacy Service missions and goals. Responsible for pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource utilization. Provides for first level supervision to pharmacists, technicians, trainees, and other staff assigned to outpatient pharmacy. Develops performance plans and standards that are realistic, challenging, and relate whenever possible to VHA and Health System goals. Supervising, orienting and training employees, residents, and students to ensure both an acceptable quality and quantity of work. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 30494F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.